AP Patent Filing Cost Reimbursement

Last checked 11 Oct 2026 against the official scheme page. Terms and dates can change, so confirm on the official site before you apply.

50% of cost, up to Rs 2 lakh (India) / Rs 10 lakh (foreign)

Funding available

Reimburses half of patent filing costs for AP startups, with higher caps for foreign patents.

Eligibility Criteria

Startup incorporated in Andhra Pradesh as Pvt Ltd, partnership or LLP; turnover never above Rs 100 crore; under 10 years old; not a demerger, franchise or Section 8 entity. Receives grants from only one GoAP department.

What You Get

Patent fee reimbursement

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Startup IPR Support (SIPP) and Fee Rebates

Facilitator fees borne by Government; 80% rebate on patent filing fees, 50% on trademark fees

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Design Linked Incentive Scheme

Up to 50% of design cost (cap Rs 15 crore); 4-6% of net sales over 5 years (cap Rs 30 crore)

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Quick Facts

Governing Body: Andhra Pradesh Innovation Society (APIS), IT, Electronics & Communications Dept, Govt of Andhra Pradesh
Ministry / Dept: State
Level: Andhra Pradesh
Status: Ongoing